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  • Sat nav cradle leaving circles on windscreen - how do I get rid of them? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My last two cars, both Volkswagen, have noticeable circles on the windscreen when the screen is misty. They are obviously the result of the suction pads...
  • Faulty radio on Skoda Citigo 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We have just taken delivery of a new Skoda Citigo and there is a fault with the radio - it doesn't tune into radio stations or keep its reception when...
  • What's the best SUV for £30k? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my 2008 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion with something bigger to carry my grandchildren and the occasional set of golf clubs. I am considering...
  • Why is the ESP light on my Golf staying on? 1 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI and the Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) light has come on. I've tried resetting but it won't work, any ideas?
  • Why is oil so expensive from a dealer for my Volkswagen Scirocco? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Within a standard lube service for my wife’s Scirocco, using 4.3 litres of Castrol Edge, the cost was £90.30 (last year £57.54). For my car’s oil change,...
  • Where can I sell two Mk1 Volkswagen Golfs? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My dad has a couple of Mk1 GTI Golfs that have not been used for many years. The red hatchback is 80 per cent restored and garaged and has P (Pirelli)...
  • Volkswagen T4 suffering from sticky gearbox? 8 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a VW T4, 1993, with auto gearbox. It has irritating problems - will not change into 3 on demand (moving the gearshift) for instance, though it...
  • Advice on a second hand Volkswagen? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am offered a car in a private sale at £24k (the current new price is £36k). The car has done 10,000 miles, one owner and is 18 months old. It has a...
  • Gearbox failure - should I accept partial repair costs? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 DSG which is three years old and has covered 32,000 miles since new. The gearbox has failed and needs to be replaced,...
  • Which seven-seater MPV should I buy? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is planning to replace her Chrysler Voyager with a similar seven-seater vehicle. She has looked at the Volkswagen Sharan but thinks it's a...
  • City emergency braking - are there insurance savings? 7 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Although cars like the Volkswagen up and Skoda Citigo already have model variants in group 1 insurance category, do you know of any insurers who offer...
  • Volkswagen Tiguan coil spring failure 12 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just experienced a rear coil spring failure on my VW Tiguan, fortunately it fell off in the garage. I have examined the spring and it looks...
  • Volkswagen Tiguan or Honda CR-V? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a 4-seater 2.0-litre diesel Passat CC but, due to retirement and enhanced grandchild minding together with reduced mileage, I need to...
  • Second hand car for £8k 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I are downsizing from a Volkswagen Transporter to something more practical. We have a budget of about £8,000, and would like a large, fuel...
  • Wet Volkswagen Bora footwells 6 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Is it the filter seal or windscreen seal? I have water in all of my footwells under the carpet but showing through carpet sometimes. Front windscreen also...
  • Groaning dashboard 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I've recently noticed what I can only describe as a groaning noise, like a screen wash pump on it's last legs, coming from behind the dash of my Passat...
  • Volkswagen Passat water pump 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My 2002 passat 2.0-litre 8 valve petrol froze up due to lack of anti freeze. I let the car thaw but when started it has no heat and built up pressure very...
  • Why are my Volkswagen Polo's headlights constantly on? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have had the seal replaced on the driver's door electric window on my three-month-old new Polo SEL. A week or so after that, I noticed that whenever...
  • Why does my Volkswagen Polo's ABS light come on when I carry passengers in the back seats? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can anyone throw any light on an annoying problem I'm having with my '51 Polo Match. It's a 3-door and it's usually just myself in the car, but I've noticed...
  • Which small, automatic car offers a high seating position? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has restricted movement in her left leg due to an unsuccessful knee operation, so I need to buy her a small (Citroen C3 size) economical automatic,...
 

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